LRQA Nettitude proudly announces its status as an Assured Service Provider in the newly launched National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Incident Exercising (CIE) scheme.
LRQA Nettitude proudly announces its status as an Assured Service Provider in the newly launched National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Incident Exercising (CIE) scheme. In collaboration with CREST and IASME, this scheme provides organisations with access to trusted cyber security providers that can test the effectiveness of cyber incident response plans and strengthen incident management processes.
As a recognised Assured Service Provider, LRQA Nettitude offers tailored tabletop and live-play cyber incident exercises. These exercises, designed for a single client organisation, allow participants to discuss and practice their roles and responsibilities in a controlled environment.
LRQA Nettitude specialises in two types of cyber exercises:
1. Table-Top: Discussion-based sessions focusing on roles, responsibilities, activities, and key decision points in line with the organisation’s incident response plan for a pre-agreed scenario.
2. Live-Play: Real-time sessions where participants execute their roles in response to a controlled feed of information, representing a pre-agreed scenario. Live-play exercises provide in-depth validation of plans, which is ideal for mature organisations.
Lisa Washer, Global Head of Managed Security Services, LRQA Nettitude said “LRQA Nettitude’s inclusion in the Cyber Incident Exercising Scheme and our status as one of the first eight organisations to be recognised as an Assured Service Provider underscores our commitment to delivering the highest-quality accredited cyber security services. Being recommended by the NCSC, CREST, and IASME is another example of how we strengthen the cyber security maturity of organisations.”
Paul Chichester, Director of Operations, NCSC said “I’ve often said the first time you try out your cyber incident response plan shouldn’t be on the day you are attacked. So, if you do only one thing on a regular basis, incident exercising should be it. That’s why I’m delighted that the NCSC’s Cyber Incident Exercising scheme is now open and buyers can use it to find trusted providers that can help prepare for when the worst happens. Exercising in a safe and supportive environment will allow all the relevant teams and individuals to properly understand their roles and maximise their effectiveness during an incident. In turn, this will help to minimise harm and improve the resilience of both individual organisations and the UK as a whole.”
Jonathan Armstrong, Head of Accreditation, CREST said “CREST is committed to ensuring the highest standards across the cyber security industry and to supporting buyers through the NCSC’s scheme. Using Assured Providers will ensure they are getting services from credible suppliers who meet both ours and NCSC’s high standards.”
The CIE Scheme is aimed at organisations with existing cyber incident response plans. Its goal is to help organisations prepare for cyber incidents by offering them a safe, supportive, and controlled environment to test the effectiveness of their cyber incident response plans. Find out more about the CIE scheme on the NSCS website here.
Organisations seeking an NCSC Assured Cyber Incident Exercising provider, including LRQA Nettitude, can find details on the scheme’s Find a Provider page on the NCSC website.
About LRQA Nettitude
Founded in 2003, LRQA Nettitude is an award-winning global provider of cyber security services, bringing innovative thought leadership to the ever-evolving cyber security marketplace. Through their research and innovation, they provide threat-led services that span technical assurance, consulting, and managed detection and response offerings.
Driven by a desire to build and deliver the best cyber security propositions in the industry and stay abreast of the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape. They help clients to prioritise their cyber security risks, enabling them to focus on the activities that are core to their business.
LRQA Nettitude is part of LRQA, a leading global assurance partner, bringing together decades of unrivalled expertise in assessment, advisory, inspection, and cyber security services – underpinned by data-driven insights – to help its clients navigate a new era of risk.
About NCSC
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is a UK Government organisation that provides advice and support for the public and private sector in how to avoid security threats from the internet. NCSC support the most critical organisations in the UK, the wider public sector, industry, SMEs as well as the general public.
About CREST
CREST is a not-for-profit accreditation and certification body representing the technical information security industry. CREST provides internationally recognised accreditations for organisations providing technical security services and professional level certifications for individuals providing vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cyber incident response, threat intelligence and security operations centre (SOC) services. CREST Member companies undergo regular and stringent assessment, whilst CREST certified individuals undertake rigorous examinations to demonstrate the highest levels of knowledge, skill and competence.
About IASME
IASME is a UK-wide organisation that breaks down barriers to accessing cyber security skills and expertise. With a network of more than 300 cyber security companies, IASME advise and certify organisations of all sizes in cyber security. IASME is the sole delivery partner for the UK Government’s Cyber Essentials scheme.
